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I make it no secret that I really really really love avocados, and I’ve even referred to avocados as a “lifestyle”. So naturally, when I came across the Vida Aguacate website, I was super excited. So excited that I grabbed my Avocados From Mexico and whipped up this Mexican Cobb Salad. Who doesn’t love a good salad? When you visit the Vida Aguacate website, be sure to enter for the chance to win a $125 gift card or a selfie stick! The site also has all sorts of tips and recipes for incorporating even more avocado love into everyday life, which makes it very worth checking out.

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I know some of you might be thinking of avocados as seasonal, but did you know that Avocados From Mexico are in season year round? You can find them anytime at your local grocery store in the produce section. They’re always fresh, always delicious, and always in season and loaded with really really good-for-you natural fats and other nutritional benefits.

Fresh flavors shine in this Mexican Cobb Salad with a jalapeno basil vinaigrette! #ad #VidaAguacate * Recipe on GoodieGodmother.com

When I purchase avocados, I look for fruit with a very slight give, which means I have a day or two before it’s fully ripe and ready to use. If I’m shopping a few days before I plan to use the avocados, I look for hard avocados and leave them at room temperature to ripen. Once ripe, I either use them immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to a week before using. The Vida Aguacate website has great tips for selecting and storing your avocados, too.

Fresh flavors shine in this Mexican Cobb Salad with a jalapeno basil vinaigrette! #ad #VidaAguacate * Recipe on GoodieGodmother.com

Because I love avocados, I try to find ways to incorporate them frequently into our meals. We ate them pretty regularly growing up, almost always in salads or sandwiches. My Cuban in-laws will sometimes slice up a few avocados, drizzle them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and maybe a bit of vinegar or lemon juice and serve that as the “salad” with a meal. Avocados From Mexico are such a beautiful, creamy compliment to such a variety of foods. This is why I wanted to feature them today in a Cobb salad. Since I’m using Avocados From Mexico, I thought, “Why not give the traditional Cobb salad a Mexican twist?”

Fresh flavors shine in this Mexican Cobb Salad with a jalapeno basil vinaigrette! #ad #VidaAguacate * Recipe on GoodieGodmother.com

After purchasing my Avocados From Mexico and a few other ingredients, I did a little shopping in my garden for inspiration (and lettuce), and decided to get creative and make a basil jalapeno vinaigrette! The sweet spicy combination will compliment the different flavors in the salad perfectly. Tip: Make the dressing a day in advance so salad prep is easy the day you plan to serve. This Mexican Cobb salad makes a beautiful presentation for guests, as well as a simple weekday dinner or al fresco lunch!

Fresh flavors shine in this Mexican Cobb Salad with a jalapeno basil vinaigrette! #ad #VidaAguacate * Recipe on GoodieGodmother.com

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Fresh flavors shine in this Mexican Cobb Salad with a jalapeno basil vinaigrette! #ad #VidaAguacate * Recipe on GoodieGodmother.com

Mexican Cobb Salad

Yield: 4 -6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Jalapeno Basil Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, 20 g
  • 1 g small fresh jalapeno, 10, seeded, stem removed
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • juice from 1/2 fresh lime
  • 1-2 tbsp oil

Salad

  • 5-6 cups fresh lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3/4 cup fresh cooked or frozen corn kernels
  • 2 Avocados From Mexico

Instructions

  1. Make your salad dressing by pulsing together the ingredients in a small food processor until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until 10 minutes before you are ready to serve the salad.
  2. Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a grill pan over medium heat while you mix the chicken spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle liberally over both sides of your chicken.
  3. Cook the chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle, then chop.
  4. Prepare the salad by chopping the lettuce and placing in a large bowl. Arrange the corn, tomato, queso fresco, cilantro, and chopped chicken in parallel lines over the lettuce.
  5. Cut the Avocados From Mexico and place perpendicular to the other ingredients.
  6. When you are ready to serve the salad, drizzle with the jalapeno basil vinaigrette dressing, toss, and enjoy!

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Oriana @Mommy's Home Cooking

Thursday 14th of July 2016

The perfect summer salad! Thanks #client

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